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HS&E Operatives practice question: Plant and site transport (8 of 8) D. High risk activities A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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Lorries delivering to your site have to reverse in through a narrow gate, past where people work.
What would reduce the risk most?
Choose one answer.
A A. Leaving the gate open all dayB B. A one-way route so lorries don't need to reverseC C. Telling lorry drivers to reverse fasterD D. Asking workers near the gate to listen for the reversing alarmShow the answer and explanation Answer: B
A. Wrong: Wrong. An open gate doesn't remove the reversing risk.B. Right: Right. HSE says remove the need for reversing where possible, for example with one-way systems.C. Wrong: Wrong. Faster reversing makes accidents more likely.D. Wrong: Wrong. Alarms help, but removing the need to reverse is far safer.Explanation The best way to deal with reversing is to avoid it, with one-way systems. Where it can't be avoided, use trained banksmen and keep people clear.
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